04-26/27 RFQ Architectural/Engineering Services

Chesterfield County, South Carolina
Request for Qualifications
04-2627
Architectural/Engineering Services
For
Construction of a New Detention Facility
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SCBO Advertisement for:
Request for Qualifications
Architectural / Engineering Services
Chesterfield County is requesting Statements of Qualifications from interested, qualified, and
licensed Architects/Engineers or teams of Architects/Engineers for the following project:
Construction of a New Detention Facility.
RFQ documents may be obtained from the County's website. www.chesterfieldcountysc.com
Sealed Statements of Qualifications must be received on or before 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday,
November 4, 2026 at 178 Mill Street, Chesterfield, SC 29709. Statements received after the
stated time will not be considered. Statements must be in a sealed envelope, clearly marked "04
2627Architectural/Engineering Services". No site meetings or visits will be considered prior to the
submission of proposals. Faxed or emailed submittals will not be accepted.
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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS: Architectural/Engineering Services
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND: Chesterfield County ("the County") is soliciting
Statements of Qualifications for full service architectural and engineering jail design services
associated with a proposed new detention center for the County. Currently, Chesterfield County's
aging jail facility has a rated capacity of 126 inmates and has no designated women or mental
health areas. The facility faces challenges with crowding and lacks the space to properly classify
its inmate population. The County has recently conducted a needs assessment for housing and the
report recommended that a new facility be constructed with approximately 250 beds with a 330
bed core thru year 2050. The new detention facility will be built at a new location on a 14+/-
acre parcel owned by the County. The County had a preliminary due diligence summary report
completed prior to the purchase of the land to ensure that it was an adequate area to construct a
detention facility.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The County is planning a potential new build of a county detention
facility with an estimated budget of $50 million. The proposed facility would be located within
Chesterfield Commerce Park, on Parkway Drive, in Chesterfield, South Carolina.
SCOPE OF WORK: The County is seeking Statements of Qualifications for full service
architectural and engineering jail design services to design a new initial capacity 250 beds with a
330 bed core thru year 2050. The new detention center shall include, but not be limited to the
following facilities: laundry, kitchen, intake and release, storage, maintenance room, courtroom,
medical department, housing units, central control room, mental health/behavioral health area,
short term observation area, visitation center, attorney meeting rooms, court/transport area, and
property/evidence room.
The County intends to enter into a contract with a licensed, qualified firm to provide professional
services for the siting, design, assistance in preparation of construction bid documents, and
construction oversight of the new Chesterfield County Detention facility. Services may include,
but not be limited to: solicitation, project design, shop drawings, bidding, construction
management, and construction inspection. Additional services may include, but not be limited to:
an analysis of the new building location, and conducting an operating and maintenance study. The
County also seeks the direction of the awarded firm as to the best approach for the bidding of a
qualified General Contractor for successful project completion.
INSTRUCTIONS: The Owner, Chesterfield County, hereby requests Statements of
Qualifications for Architectural/Engineering Services. This Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
solicitation does not commit the County to award a contract, to pay any cost incurred in the
preparation of this proposal, or to procure or contract for these services.
Owner: Chesterfield County
Contact: Michelle Stanley, County Administrator
Email: mstanley@chesterfieldcountysc.com
Please use the above contact and do not contact other staff or elected officials in regard to this
procurement process. Improper contact may result in disqualification of your proposal. No
pre-proposal conferences, meetings, or site visits shall be conducted. Any questions that are
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necessary to complete proposals can be sent in writing up to seven (7) days prior to the submission
deadline to the contact listed above.
Submit seven (7) copies of your firm's Statement of Qualifications with one (1) PDF file on a USB
flash drive on or before 1:00 p.m., on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Statements of Qualifications
received after that time will not be considered. Please mark your Statement of Qualifications with
a label entitled " 04-2627 Architectural/Engineering Services" and include the due date and time
of your submission. Statements of Qualifications must be mailed or hand delivered. Faxed or
emailed submissions will not be accepted.
This Solicitation does not commit the County to award a contract, to pay any costs incurred in the
preparation of submissions, or to procure or contract for the services solicited. The County has the
right to reject any or all submissions, waive any minor irregularities, cancel in part or whole this
Solicitation if it is in the best interests of the County, and award a contract that will be the most
advantageous. The particulars of any Statement of Qualifications will remain confidential until a
contract is signed with the successful offeror.
KEY DEADLINES:
1. SCBO Announcement: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
2. Deadline for Questions: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 - 3:00 pm
3. Opening Date/Deadline for Receipt: Wednesday, November 4, 2026 - 1:00 p.m.
4. Anticipated Interview Dates range (if required): November 16, 2026 - December 4, 2026
E-Mail Questions To: mstanley@chesterfieldcountysc.com
Mail Submissions To: Chesterfield County Council
Attn: Michelle Stanley
178 Mill Street
Chesterfield, SC 29709
Delivery Address: Chesterfield County Administration Office
Attn: Michelle Stanley
178 Mill Street
Chesterfield, SC 29709
Offerors mailing submissions should allow a sufficient mail delivery period to insure timely
receipt of their submissions.
SOQ CONTENTS:
Statements of Qualification must include each requirement stated below:
1. Cover Letter - Provide a cover letter with a summary of why your firm is the best
qualified for this project. Include contact information for the person leading the
proposal and interview process. Proposals must give the full name and address of the
Offeror. The person signing the transmittal letter should show the requisite title or
authority to bind the firm in a potential contract.
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2. Introduction - Describe the firm's abilities and qualifications related to this project,
including the number of years the firm has been in business, number of employees, and
the location in proximity to the County.
3. Experience - Provide a detailed summary of relevant project experience. Include a
minimum of five (5) detention center/correctional facility projects that demonstrate
your firm's experience, with the name and contact information of the client
representative for each respective project.
4. Experience with SCDOC - Detail the firm's successful experience working with the
South Carolina Department of Corrections' Division of Compliance, Standards, and
Inspections.
5. Key Personnel - Include brief resumes of key personnel that would be involved in this
project should your firm be awarded the contract. If consultants or engineers will be
used for services not provided in-house, please include a brief summary of the firm and
key personnel proposed. The County reserves the right to request additional or alternate
engineering or consulting firms.
6. Workload - Provide your firm's current workload and availability to meet the project
schedule/timeframe. Discuss the firm's ability to meet the unique demands of design
schedules for government sector projects.
7. Letters of Reference - Include a minimum of five (5) letters of reference.
8. CMAR Partners - Provide a list of five (5) contractors that your firm has partnered
with on Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) projects.
9. Approach - Include your process for incorporating input from multiple stakeholders
during the design process; providing designs that meet budget goals; communicating
with the County; meeting all local code and ADA requirements; and working in a
CMAR delivery environment.
10. Litigation - List and explain fully any current or past litigation your firm and/or key
sub-consultants have experienced within the last fifteen (15) years.
11. Additional Information - Include any other information that might help the County
evaluate your firm's ability to execute this project successfully.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
An Evaluation Committee will evaluate the proposals using the following criteria.
* Firm's overall experience and qualifications (30 points)
* Ability and experience of proposed key personnel (30 points)
* Workload and ability to meet schedules (20 points)
* Design approach (10 points)
* Ability to provide responsive service to the County for project team meetings and site
visits as required (10 points)
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OTHER CONDITIONS:
1. The County reserves the right to cancel or reject any or all proposals and to negotiate and
award a contract deemed to be in the County's best interest.
2. The County is not responsible for any costs incurred during the submission of proposals or
interviews. The County is not required to enter into a contract with any Offeror if deemed
to be in the best interest of the County.
3. By submitting an SOQ, the Offeror certifies that to the best of its knowledge that no
employee of the County, nor any member thereof, nor any public agency or official affected
by the proposal, has a pecuniary interest in the business of the Offeror, and that no person
associated with the Offeror has any interest that would conflict in any manner with the
performance of the proposal.
4. All proposals will be treated as public information unless otherwise specified. If your
submittal contains proprietary information, it must be marked as "confidential." It is not
acceptable to mark every page as Confidential. Refer to the SC Code of Laws, Title 30 -
PUBLIC RECORDS, CHAPTER 4, Freedom of Information Act, to determine which
items may be considered confidential.
5. This public body does not discriminate against faith-based organizations or against a bidder
or offeror because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other
basis prohibited by state law relating to discrimination in employment. All other County
policies and procedures shall apply.
6. The successful firm will be required to provide appropriate levels of insurance and meet
all County policies and procedures.
7. The successful firm shall perform the services as an independent contractor and shall not
be considered an employee, agent, partner, or joint venture of Chesterfield County.
8. The successful firm shall agree to indemnify and hold the County harmless to the extent
permitted by South Carolina law for claims arising from the firm's negligence, errors,
omissions, or misconduct.
9. All professionals performing engineering or architect services shall maintain licenses as
required by South Carolina law.
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